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DCF Announces New Appointments in Executive Leadership Team

DCF Announces New Appointments in Executive Leadership Team Following the retirement of two longtime leaders, the department passes the torch TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announces two new appointments to the executive leadership team. JoShonda Guerrier has

Volunteer for Keys kids in the court system

The 16th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program serving Monroe County would like to share our excitement in representing 100 percent of our children in dependency court proceedings. For those who don’t know, the Guardian ad Litem Program, which operates

DCF Recognizes Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

DCF Recognizes Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is collaborating with community organizations nationwide today to recognize National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day and the impact of children’s mental health and wellness on

“Turning Obstacles into Opportunities”

The Quality Parenting Initiative invites you to join us for a Live Web Event:  “Turning Obstacles into Opportunities”   Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:30 – 11:15 AM (Eastern)   Heather Taylor, Ms. Wheelchair Florida 2016 presents an inspiring message

Trauma Informed Care training series for FAPA

Trauma Informed Care training series for FAPA   TIC part 1       May 4, 2016  from 7:00 PM- 8:30 Eastern Time          https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/797048447772665857 TIC part 2    May 11, 2016 from 7:00 PM- 8:30 Eastern Time        https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/4718739242724220417 TIC part 3    May 18, 2016 from 7:00 PM-

2015-11-14 General Membership Mtg

General Membership Quarterly Meeting Nov. 14, 2015, 12:45 PM Friends of Foster Children – West Palm Beach Submitted for approval by FSFAPA Secretary Charles Parker. Harriet started the meeting at 12:45 with words of welcome. Introduction board members present: Harriett

2016-02-29 BOD Minutes

Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association, Inc. Board of Directors Monthly Conference Call February 29, 2016   Respectfully submitted for approval by FSFAPA Secretary Curtis Byrd The monthly meeting was called to order at 8:31 by President Harriett Wynn Secretary

2016-01-31 BOD Minutes

FSFAPA Board Meeting   Sunday, Jan. 31, 8:30 p.m. Monthly Conference Call Submitted for approval by FSFAPA Secretary Curtis Byrd. Meeting started at 8:30 p.m. Following were in attendance: Harriett Wynn (President), Chris Johnson (Exec VP), Curtis Byrd (Secretary), Kara

Child Welfare in the News

AK: Foster care bill tells the state to never give up on finding families for kids Alaska Dispatch News – April 10, 2016 Rep. Les Gara, a Democrat from Anchorage, is once again pushing foster care reforms to change that.